Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01332 830473
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Details
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Group/OwnerChildren 1st Day Nurseries
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Person in ChargeLaura Wildin (Manager)
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Number of Staff16
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When ClosedBank Holidays & Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children74
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Age rangefrom 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months
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VisitingBoth in person and virtual tours are available.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1830
H C
June 18, 2022 at 12:00 amAn absolutely fabulous nursery! The facilities are second to none, they cater to so many different aspects of a child’s learning. We looked at a lot of nurseries and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone.
The staff are wonderful too, nothing is ever too much for them!
Daisy A
July 6, 2022 at 12:00 amWe could not be any happier with our’s and our little boy’s experiences at Children 1st @ Oakwood Day Nursery. Right from the start, they made our son’s transition to nursery as smooth and easy as possible.
All the nursery staff go above and beyond each day, explaining exactly what has happened that day during our son’s stay and we love reading what our son has been up to in both his book and on the app. Our son has really progressed in the last few months and we definitely have everybody at nursery to thank for that.
Helen B
July 8, 2022 at 12:00 amCannot fault Children 1st @ Oakwood Day Nursery. It’s a joy to hand our daughter to the nursery staff because you can tell that she’s excited to go with them. Communication is always good and the facilities are second to none. There is nowhere else that comes close.
Huge thanks to all the team for doing an excellent job.
J T
August 4, 2022 at 12:00 amThis nursery is such a wonderfully equipped and happy place that it’s an absolute joy to drop our daughter off and know that she is having an exceptional experience. She just loves nursery and this is thanks to the quality and care of the staff, the facilities and their way of working. Since moving our little girl here at 11 months old, she has thrived and has developed so much and I can’t thank them enough. We cannot fault this nursery and would recommend it to anyone interested. It’s not the cheapest, but no doubt you absolutely get what you pay for.
Tanalla R
August 11, 2022 at 12:00 amI was invited along to graduation. Overall, it was a lovely afternoon. Lots of thought and detail were put into the afternoon and the little touches in the gift bag were a very nice touch. It was an afternoon enjoyed by many, thank you for all your hard work.
A M
August 30, 2022 at 12:00 amThe nursery has done a fantastic job with my baby. He speaks now and he is more confident and well-behaved with other kids. He knows he needs to “share” and this has helped also with his little sister. The outdoor space is spectacular! Kids can play with the animals, grow vegetables, play in the sandpit and spend entire days in the woods!
Lynne M
September 6, 2022 at 12:00 amBoth my grandchildren are attending Children 1st @ Oakwood and have grown massively with their development and confidence. The experiences they have been able to be a part of from looking after ducklings to exploring the forest and loads of activities we couldn’t even imagine. When our grandchildren visit they tell us all the wonderful things they have been doing. The staff are so supportive and use goals to help both the children achieve. The management team have always been supportive towards myself and the rest of our family. This really is a lovely place for children to thrive and has such a homely feel to it. The staff members should be proud of the hard work as we can defiantly see the care, time and patience they have for the children and families. Thank you.
K B
September 29, 2022 at 12:00 amMy son started here in June 2022 when he had just turned 1. He struggled settling into nursery life (just drop off) to begin with but the staff at Children 1st Day Nursery were amazing with us all. They are all lovely and caring and they very quickly created a plan to distract him at drop-off and try to get the same staff to greet us at the door so he could recognise a familiar face. He soon settled and he absolutely loves going! The range of toys and facilities is amazing, he’s always doing something new. He eats every single bit of food put in front of him (even two portions sometimes) so the chef must be good! The communication is great and very well organised! I love that the managers are very visible and like to get involved. 100% recommend this lovely nursery.
Carrie-Ann C
September 29, 2022 at 12:00 amThe staff are amazing at the nursery, so caring and accommodating. My little boy loves going to nursery and I feel reassured knowing he is well looked after. He loves the food and snacks and in the year he has been there he has grown and flourished thanks to the staff.
A K
December 6, 2022 at 12:00 amWhat a wonderful nursery! Incredibly friendly and helpful staff and a huge range of activities the children partake in – including forest school. The facilities and grounds are amazing! My child has massively grown in confidence since attending Children 1st @ Oakwood, particularly with his independence which is thoroughly encouraged here and there are loads of ways parents are made to feel part of the nursery. Food options are incredibly varied and broadened my little one’s pallet. I’m regularly informed about my child’s progress, as well as what’s happening at nursery and upcoming events. I’d absolutely recommend this nursery!
Katie h
December 20, 2022 at 12:00 amMy child has attended this nursery since she was 9 months old and is now over two years old. Her room leader and key worker are incredible and exactly the kind of people that you want to look after your child; they are loving, encouraging and have such positive energy. All staff are very approachable and visible within the nursery. The resources are all new, and my child loves telling me about the forest and the animals on site. My child is very happy here.
Jen B
December 27, 2022 at 12:00 amChildren’s First @ Oakwood is an outstanding nursery, filled with loving, funny, dedicated wonderful staff who create happy, settled, confident children. Both of my children attend this nursery full-time, and they absolutely love it. Nothing is too much or too small, they have been amazing in supporting us through serious family illness, the diagnosis of childhood food allergies, and helping my clingy baby settle into nursery and turn into a funny, confident, cheeky toddler. I absolutely cannot recommend them, or the beautiful, amazing building, facilities, garden, and forest school enough.
Sarah B
February 1, 2023 at 12:00 amI cannot say enough how wonderful this nursery and the staff are!
My little boy has been attending since July 2020 and in that time he has developed into a confident, inquisitive and happy child, supported by his key workers. The nursery has a very nurturing atmosphere and the staff will go out of their way to support not just the child but the whole family as well.
The experiences offered in the classroom and out in the forest school are second to none and I can drop him off knowing he is going to have a fun-filled day with key workers that really care about him!
Jennifer K
April 27, 2023 at 12:00 amOur daughter has been at Children 1st @ Oakwood since January this year, and we couldn’t be happier with the whole experience so far.
The staff are friendly, professional, enthusiastic, kind and always there with a smile.
Our daughter has settled in so well and loves her days at nursery.
The facilities are absolutely fantastic, and we can’t wait to see her progress and develop through the different stages.
Laura C
April 27, 2023 at 12:00 amThis is the equivalent of a five-star resort as daycare for my daughter.
She absolutely loves going and is happy when I drop her off and also when I collect her which speaks more than words.
The premises and grounds are beautiful and very well-kept. Everywhere is always spotless and it instils confidence that my daughter will be safe in the environment.
The staff are the real credit to this nursery. Always enthusiastic and make my daughter feel like the most important child in the nursery! They feel comfortable to share any concerns with confidence and support attached instead of delivering it with a negative and quick to also give me a full brief on positive aspects of the day also. They give me the time of day, even at busy times like drop off and collection which reassures me that the level of care is above and beyond expectation.
Overall, an excellent nursery which I feel proud to have chosen for my daughter
L W
April 27, 2023 at 12:00 amA lovely nursery situated on amazing grounds with professional staff that genuinely care.
They’re always happy to see you and pay real attention to the child and their individual needs.
It’s a modern-style building that has everything you would need for your child to grow and develop.
Lucy J
April 27, 2023 at 12:00 amOur little boy has been attending Children 1st @ Oakwood since he was four months old. He is now eight months and in that short amount of time, has flourished. The staff are like a second family, and he always has a big smile when his key worker greets him in the morning.
The communication you receive from the nursery is excellent, with an update at pick up on what they have done throughout the day, regular observations uploaded to the app, including areas of learning and development and individual learning plans.
There is no surprise the nursery has received ‘outstanding’ from Ofsted. Thank you, Children 1st!
Stan W
May 25, 2023 at 12:00 amOur daughter started nursery in January at Children 1st @ Oakwood and she has loved every minute. The facilities and activities available to the children are second to none and she really connects with her key worker. We have been really happy with the ongoing observations and feedback we receive and that is reflected by the big smile our daughter gives us when we pick her up. We are very happy to have chosen this brilliant nursery.
Kelly C
August 11, 2023 at 12:00 amMy little boy started here at nursery age in 2019. My experience has been beautiful. It’s like watching a caterpillar sprout into a butterfly. It has been an amazing journey watching my son thrive and grow into the creative, clever, happy little boy he is. On all occasions management and nursery staff have been highly supportive and understanding, staff have always encouraged positive and creative learning outcomes for my child. I would suggest from my experience they should all be highly recognised for promoting different ways of learning to support each individual’s needs. They have always provided effective communication between parents, staff and children. I am so very thankful that my child spent these years at this Nursery. Thank your for giving my son educational skills and the practical experience to allow him to positively move into his next chapter at school. Thank you so much. Highly recommended. My son attended from 2019 to 2023.
Jamie A
August 14, 2023 at 12:00 amWhere to begin? What an incredible nursery! The staff go absolutely above and beyond and the facilities are unreal!